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This is a 6-panel digital webcomic. The first panel shows a nuclear explosion devastating the world outside, while a stick figure character smiles from inside a radiation bunker, stating he is happy the world has ended. The next three panels show the character confirming he has plenty of fuel for his generator, a fully stocked supply of snacks and drinks, and zero remaining responsibilities now that civilization has collapsed. In the fifth panel, the character sits on a bean bag chair wearing headphones, holding a game controller, excitedly announcing that his perfect gaming session can finally begin. The final panel is the punchline: the video game screen displays an error message saying authentication failed, asking him to check his internet connection, which is no longer available after the apocalypse. The joke satirizes the frustration of always-online DRM requirements for modern video games, which prevent playing even when all other ideal conditions for gaming are met.
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The world just ended.
And I couldn't be happier!
Fuel?
Plenty.
Snacks?
Stocked.
Responsibilities?
None.
Finally! The perfect gaming session begins now!
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Overview

This is a 6-panel digital webcomic. The first panel shows a nuclear explosion devastating the world outside, while a stick figure character smiles from inside a radiation bunker, stating he is happy the world has ended. The next three panels show the character confirming he has plenty of fuel for his generator, a fully stocked supply of snacks and drinks, and zero remaining responsibilities now that civilization has collapsed. In the fifth panel, the character sits on a bean bag chair wearing headphones, holding a game controller, excitedly announcing that his perfect gaming session can finally begin. The final panel is the punchline: the video game screen displays an error message saying authentication failed, asking him to check his internet connection, which is no longer available after the apocalypse. The joke satirizes the frustration of always-online DRM requirements for modern video games, which prevent playing even when all other ideal conditions for gaming are met.

Origin notes

The comic is originally created by the artist Loading Artist, as indicated by the "LoadingArtist.com" watermark present on the panels. It was reposted on the platform 9Gag with the title "Gamers will relate" to resonate with the site's large gaming audience, who frequently share relatable content about common gaming frustrations.

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